so i got to chopping.
mind you it was 95 degrees this april 20th here in L.A.
by the time the soup was done - i was melting.
so i opted for salad instead.
and ate al fresco!
New Potato Soup w/ Green Garlic (modified version from SMFM cookbook - working with what i had)
the salad contained watercress, pea shoots, fava beans, blanched ramps, chive blossoms (from my garden) & drizzled with lemon & olive oil.
to drink - i had water with mint... but then thought a Mojito would be nice... so i searched for recipes and this was the best one i found. of course i didn't have all the ingredients... but i've bookmarked it now, and will make some of the mint infused simple syrup for future uses.
3 comments:
Hello Sharon
the salad looks yummy. Whats the red thingy though? Hmmm this is a good idea think I'm actually going to try it. Any alternative dressing to go with the salad?
Thanks for sharing.... Ciao
the pink-ish red things are "Russian Red" potatoes, diced up. That soup recipe was out of Amelia Saltsman's "Santa Monica Farmers Market Cookbook"
alternative dressing: anything light - you wouldn't want to drown the delicate greens in anything creamy - though a crumble of some goat cheese or blue cheese could be nice.
i sometimes make a vinaigrette using the ratio of 1 part dijon mustard, 1 part vinegar (balsamic/red wine/raspberry - whatever), 3 parts olive oil - seasoned with salt & pepper - with any other herbs or garlic or whatever you have on hand.
thanks for your interest - how did you find me?
your pics are like prose! i enjoy reading your blog & feeding off your pics...thanks Sharon!
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